Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 161

SAGE

Titus kept his promise.

He didn't let me sleep a wink last night. And I lost count of how many times I had slipped into unconsciousness, only to be pulled back into the fire by his relentless touch. Every time I thought I couldn't take any more, he proved me wrong, drawing out my pleasure until I was nothing but a trembling, breathless mess beneath him.

I had surrendered to him completely. Mind, body, and soul.

The first thing I noticed when I slowly opened my eyes was the unfamiliar ceiling above me.

I tried to shift, only to find myself trapped. Titus' heavy thighs were tangled with mine, pinning me to the bed. One of his arms was wrapped possessively around my waist, keeping me pressed against him, while his face was buried in the crook of my neck. His warm breath fanned across my skin, sending a soft shiver through

me.

For a moment, I lay still, allowing myself to indulge in the feeling. This rare, quiet moment where he wasn't domineering or demanding-where he simply held me as if he never wanted to let go.

It felt... nice.

Too nice.

A dangerous warmth bloomed in my chest, something fragile and terrifying all at once. Because I knew, deep down, that moments like this didn't last.

As the night fades, so does our insanity.

And in the daylight, reality always comes crashing back.

I moved cautiously, inch by inch, trying to slip out of his grasp without waking him, like I was handling a ticking time bomb. His arm, heavy and possessive, was draped over my waist, locking me in place. I held my breath, my fingers carefully prying at his grip. Just a little more, and I'd be free.

But before I could even make any real progress, his hold tightened.

In an instant, his arm pulled me flush against his chest, his muscular frame caging me in with no room for escape. His face pressed deeper into the crook of my neck.

"Hmmm..." He let out a deep, husky groan, the vibration of it sending a ripple of heat through my entire body.

I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way his warmth seeped into me, the way my heart pounded traitorously against my ribs. The heat from his body was

intoxicating, a temptation I shouldn't even be entertaining.

Come on, Sage! Haven't you had enough already?! I scolded myself.

But my body wasn't listening. The fire he ignited last night still burned within me, dangerously close to rekindling with just the weight of his touch.

Determined, I tried again, shifting my body with painstaking slowness, hoping to slip away this time. But the result was the

same.

Titus' grip was unyielding, his powerful arms keeping me locked in place as if he had no intention of letting me go.

Panic shot through me like a lightning bolt when I heard a noise just outside his door. My heart pounded in my chest, and this time, I didn't bother being careful. I moved with urgency, my hands shaking as I tried to free myself from his grip.

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"Your Majesty, wake up!" I whispered urgently, my voice barely above a breath. But all I got in response was a deep, lazy groan.

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"Hmmm..." His body remained heavy against mine, his breathing slow and steady, completely unbothered by the situation.

1 gritted my teeth, frustration mixing with my rising fear. Why does he have to sleep like a damn rock?!

My stomach twisted in knots when I heard Harper and Cooper's voices right outside the door. My pulse spiked. What the hell are they doing here?

"Titus! Get up!" I hissed, shoving at his shoulder harder this time. Panic laced my voice as I scrambled to free myself from his grip.

groggy grunt, blinking at me in confusion. "Sage,

dressed! Now!" I cut him off, already reaching for

for once, he didn't argue. Instead, he moved quickly, yanking on his pants with a furrowed brow, still half-asleep. "What the hell is going on?" he muttered, dragging a hand

even think of an answer, I heard a small voice from

Harper's tiny voice

My heart stopped.

toward me, confusion written all over his

could only shrug, just as

with innocence. "I'm sorry to bother you, mister, but can you

My stomach dropped.

Oh no. Food.

toward the clock on

hadn't had

my hands shaking with guilt. "Where the hell are the servants?! Didn't you tell them there were kids with us?"

sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. "We're the only ones left here. Everyone else went back to

at him. "And you didn't

other things on my

a look that could kill. "Titus, what kind of adults are we if we

go hungry?!"

he could say anything, Harper knocked again. "Mister? Are you still

rubbing his

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moving toward the door

breath

Cooper saw me standing there, their little eyes

landing on Titus

see it, the silent questions swirling in their innocent eyes. But thankfully, they didn't

me before offering a small, polite smile. "Hi, miss," she greeted sweetly, playing ang with the plan

she still remembered to act as if we

view of Titus. "Hey, little ones

no one was around, so we didn't know where

stabbed at my chest. I had been so caught up with

tucking a strand of Harper's hair

her head, still studying me curiously. "Mister is in

pointed out innocently.

My breath hitched.

could feel Titus

casual smile. "Yes, he was just helping me

clearly not convinced

at

I quickly changed the subject, grabbing their little hands. "We'll find the kitchen and make the best

ever,"

the kitchen it was bigger fau I expected, with a long

to the kids and motioned for them to take

breakfast," I said as I headed

listening, both Harper and

want to help!" Harper said, bouncing on

it too!" Cooper added,

determination.

at their

I hesitated. "Are you sure? Cooking can

things usually turned out when kids

in the kitchen.

don't mind!" Harper grinned. "It'll be

as I cracked an egg into a bowl, I

deep voice rumbled through

scene before him with a raised brow. His hair was still slightly

so casually made my stomach do an

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